SUMS Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of sum

as in totals

a complete amount of something the sum of human knowledge on that subject

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as in summaries

a short statement of the main points the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering

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as in heights

the highest part or point he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms

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as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sum

as in adds

to combine (numbers) into a single sum can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator

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Recent Examples of sums

Noun

This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 But most of the money, regardless of affiliation, was given to super PACs that can legally accept unlimited sums. — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 The Miami Herald’s findings offer a window into how American Mission is spending vast sums of money to promote its preferred candidates. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Expert navigators in places such as Jaramijó were offered large sums of money to move parcels of drugs and later to run fuel to narco-vessels, which would in turn bring the shipments to Central America and Mexico. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Fintech companies are consumerizing DAFs and automating estate planning, while AI is poised to become a powerful philanthropic advisor, influencing where vast sums are directed. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 At a time when the United States is investing historic sums in reshoring production, rebuilding infrastructure, and accelerating the energy transition, leaving the workforce gap unresolved creates a national competitiveness problem. — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026 And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power. — Janine Di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

Verb

That about sums it up nicely, song. — Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026 That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Kakanias sums it up more succinctly. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026 Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully. — Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums

Noun

But voting totals reset, adding some unpredictability to the process.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
From May through July, monthly rainfall totals in Kansas and Missouri were three to four times higher than usual.

— Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Before Monday’s investigation summaries posted online, neither agency had posted anything publicly.

— David J. Neal July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of summaries

Noun

Designed for autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, and industrial automation systems, the sensor provides 180°×180° three-dimensional spatial awareness, enabling robots to detect people and obstacles at all heights.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Well, Tristan climbed it; my knee-knocking fear of heights halted me halfway up.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of heights

Noun

The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of roots

Verb

The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.

— Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of adds

Noun

The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026

Definition of totalities

Noun

The giant birthday card also featured the girls' signatures and outlines of their footprints in white paint.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026